Building Infrastructure
A. Electrical
a. Adequate electrical outlets and circuits for network infrastructure support
b. Adequate planning for potential growth (laptop support) and movement of computer labs
B. Communication Closets
a. Network cabling
i. Adequate network drops (for wireless infrastructure)
ii. Plan an d budget for fiber optic backbone
iii. Adherence to IEEE network cabling standards (length, appropriate type)
b. Ethernet switches (wire and wireless)
i. Managed (accessed remotely) and secure, meets industry standards
ii. Minimum 100 BaseT/1000 BaseT
iii. Consistency of manufacturer/vendor across district
iv. Power over ethernet when applicable
c. Routers
i. Standardization (Cisco)
ii. Meets continuing access needs (intra/internet)
d. Firewalls
e. Internet access point and devices
f. UPS
i. Maintain batteries and replace
ii. Standard up time varied by application
g. Climate control
i. Wired separately from energy conservation controls
ii. Adequate to the equipment being protected
h. Physical ComCloset Security
C. Phone Service (VOIP)
a. Designated staff position
D. Misc - Outside Access Security (Doors), reader boards
Network Services
A. Servers
a. Support staff for specific server software/hardware maintenance
b. Adequate backup system and policies including off site storage
c. Secure access and login policies/procedures
i. which includes off site access
ii. student access to printers
d. Robust hardware
i. Which includes configuration policies
B. Faxes/Copiers/Scanners/Printers
a. Migration to all-in-one networked solution when possible
C. Work Stations
D. WAPs (wireless access points)
a. Pervasive 24x7 fully integrated access = $$$$
Open Brainstorming (Pre-Workshop)
Since we are to be the "backbone" of the new tech plan I suggest the inital wiki operate as a brainstorm for ideas. Feel free to add or delete, praise or belittle the ideas on this page, and of course all may contribute, you can bet we will contribute to yours.
Change platforms to include open source system software and applications to reduce dependence on commercial software---add staff for inevitable additional workload and training. (Microsoft Office to NeoOffice; Follett to Koha; Photoshop to Gimp; Course mgt. system: Moodle; Open Content for web-based class discussions and/or curriculum/standards development [Wikimedia])
Offer schoolwide wireless access. to reduce wiring drops. Wireless access is currently at 54 mps; wired access supports much higher speeds. JSD needs to upgrade its switches and routers at most schools from 10 mps to 100 mps.
Offer more capacity than requested by the educational mission.
Assume every student and staff member has a machine and needs a connection (wireless).
Print nothing.
Minimum bandwidth standards of ??? (something more than a single cable modem for each site).
Centralized mega-server (Zone-integration server) that all data is input to (open directory?), with scripts to automate e-mail addresses, library accounts, server accounts, etc. to other existing servers. Move to automation with everything possible by having SIF compliant task servers connected to the Mega-server that identifies what type of user is added and assigns the tasks appropriately. For example, student data is input into the Mega-server, which in turn identifies the user as a new student and automates a student ID number, and inputs all the student data into the PowerSchool server, automates a server account on the elementary, middle or HS server that is needed, automates a library account on the destiny server, automates a FastForWord account and/or Successmaker math account on appropriate server, and any other tasks that a human used to do.
Notes from Workshop (1/15/08)
Components: HardwareBuilding Infrastructure
A. Electrical
a. Adequate electrical outlets and circuits for network infrastructure support
b. Adequate planning for potential growth (laptop support) and movement of computer labs
B. Communication Closets
a. Network cabling
i. Adequate network drops (for wireless infrastructure)
ii. Plan an d budget for fiber optic backbone
iii. Adherence to IEEE network cabling standards (length, appropriate type)
b. Ethernet switches (wire and wireless)
i. Managed (accessed remotely) and secure, meets industry standards
ii. Minimum 100 BaseT/1000 BaseT
iii. Consistency of manufacturer/vendor across district
iv. Power over ethernet when applicable
c. Routers
i. Standardization (Cisco)
ii. Meets continuing access needs (intra/internet)
d. Firewalls
e. Internet access point and devices
f. UPS
i. Maintain batteries and replace
ii. Standard up time varied by application
g. Climate control
i. Wired separately from energy conservation controls
ii. Adequate to the equipment being protected
h. Physical ComCloset Security
C. Phone Service (VOIP)
a. Designated staff position
D. Misc - Outside Access Security (Doors), reader boards
Network Services
A. Servers
a. Support staff for specific server software/hardware maintenance
b. Adequate backup system and policies including off site storage
c. Secure access and login policies/procedures
i. which includes off site access
ii. student access to printers
d. Robust hardware
i. Which includes configuration policies
B. Faxes/Copiers/Scanners/Printers
a. Migration to all-in-one networked solution when possible
C. Work Stations
D. WAPs (wireless access points)
a. Pervasive 24x7 fully integrated access = $$$$
Open Brainstorming (Pre-Workshop)
Since we are to be the "backbone" of the new tech plan I suggest the inital wiki operate as a brainstorm for ideas. Feel free to add or delete, praise or belittle the ideas on this page, and of course all may contribute, you can bet we will contribute to yours.
Change platforms to include open source system software and applications to reduce dependence on commercial software---add staff for inevitable additional workload and training. (Microsoft Office to NeoOffice; Follett to Koha; Photoshop to Gimp; Course mgt. system: Moodle; Open Content for web-based class discussions and/or curriculum/standards development [Wikimedia])
Offer schoolwide wireless access. to reduce wiring drops. Wireless access is currently at 54 mps; wired access supports much higher speeds. JSD needs to upgrade its switches and routers at most schools from 10 mps to 100 mps.
Offer more capacity than requested by the educational mission.
Assume every student and staff member has a machine and needs a connection (wireless).
Print nothing.
Minimum bandwidth standards of ??? (something more than a single cable modem for each site).
Centralized mega-server (Zone-integration server) that all data is input to (open directory?), with scripts to automate e-mail addresses, library accounts, server accounts, etc. to other existing servers. Move to automation with everything possible by having SIF compliant task servers connected to the Mega-server that identifies what type of user is added and assigns the tasks appropriately. For example, student data is input into the Mega-server, which in turn identifies the user as a new student and automates a student ID number, and inputs all the student data into the PowerSchool server, automates a server account on the elementary, middle or HS server that is needed, automates a library account on the destiny server, automates a FastForWord account and/or Successmaker math account on appropriate server, and any other tasks that a human used to do.
Diagram of Zone-integration server: